Magnavox MRD120 User Manual

Magnavox MRD120 User Manual

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S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .
MRD120
DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SUROUND SYSTEM
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  • Page 1 User guide S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T . MRD120 DVD VIDEO DIGITAL SUROUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR SU APARATO. AVISO IMPORTANTE Philips Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. no se hace responsable por daños o desperfectos causados por: – Maltrato, descuido o mal uso, presencia de insectos o roedores (cucarachas, ratones etc.).
  • Page 3: Important Note

    This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sound Control ... 30 Selecting surround sound ... 30 Selecting digital sound effects ... 30 Volume Control ... 30 Dimming system’s display screen ... 30 Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television ... 30 Specifications ... 31 Troubleshooting ... 32–33 Glossary ...
  • Page 5: General Information

    10 cm (4 inches) of free space all around the player for adequate ventilation. 10 cm (4 inches) PHILIPS 5 cm (2 inches) DVD Home Cinema System Care of disc – To clean a CD, wipe it...
  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Left) For best possible surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
  • Page 7: Step 2: Connecting Speakers And Subwoofer

    Connections Step 2: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Speaker Front Speaker Centre (Right) (Left) Speaker FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Passive Subwoofer Rear Speaker Rear Speaker (Right) (Left) Connect the supplied speaker systems using the fixed speaker cables by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables.
  • Page 8: Step 3: Connecting Tv

    Connections Step 3: Connecting TV Option 1 OOFER IMPORTANT! – You only need to make one video connection from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your TV. – Connect the DVD system directly to the TV. Using Composite Video jack Use the supplied composite video cable (yellow) to connect the DVD system’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input...
  • Page 9: Using S-Video Jack

    Option 3 OOFER IMPORTANT! If S-Video is used for DVD playback, the system’s VIDEO OUT setting will need to be changed accordingly. Details are on page 23. Using S-Video jack Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the DVD system’s S-VIDEO OUT jack to the S-Video input jack (or labelled as Y/C or S-VHS) on the TV.
  • Page 10: Step 4: Connecting Fm/ Mw Antennas

    Connections Step 4: Connecting FM/ MW antennas fix the claw into the slot antenna Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ) jack.
  • Page 11: Connections (Optional)

    Connecting a VCR or Cable/Satellite Box TO TV VIDEO VCR or Cable/ S-VIDEO Satellite Box AUDIO FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR REAR SUBWOOFER RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT LEFT Viewing and listening to the playback Connect the VCR or Cable /Satellite Box to the TV as shown.
  • Page 12: Functional Overview

    – DISC: *searches backward/forward or selects a track. – TUNER: tunes the radio frequency up/down. – TV: selects previous/next channel on Philips TV (on remote only). 7 Ç STOP – Exits an operation. – DISC: stops playback or clears a programme.
  • Page 13: Control Buttons Available On The Remote Only

    – Enters or exits system setup menu. § Numeric Keypad (0-9) – Enters a track/title number of the disc. – Enters a number of a preset radio station. ≥ B – Switches to standby mode. – In TV mode, switches Philips TV on/off.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel.
  • Page 15: Selecting The Colour System That Corresponds To Your Tv

    Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV In order for a DVD to play on this DVD system, the colour system of the DVD, the TV and the DVD player should match. Before changing the TV system, determine the colour system of your TV.
  • Page 16: Step 3: Setting The Speakers

    Getting Started Step 3: Setting the speakers You can adjust the delay time (centre and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup. Test Tone - Turning on/off If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each...
  • Page 17: Step 4: Setting Language Preferences

    Step 4: Setting language preferences You can select your preferred language settings so that this DVD system will automatically switch to the language for you whenever you load a disc. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead.
  • Page 18: Disc Operations

    Disc Operations IMPORTANT! – If the inhibit icon (or X) appears on the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at the current time. – DVD discs and players are designed with regional restrictions.
  • Page 19: Using The Disc Menu

    Using the Disc Menu Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once you load in the disc. To select a playback feature or item Use the 1 2 3 4 keys or numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote, then press OK to start playback.
  • Page 20: Selecting Various Repeat Functions

    Disc Operations Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play mode While playing a disc, press REPEAT to select various repeat mode. " ” icon will appear on the display, REPEAT except REPEAT OFF mode. CHAPTER REPEAT ON ™ TITLE REPEAT ON ™ REPEAT-OFF VCD/SVCD/CD REPEAT-ONE (repeat the current track) ™...
  • Page 21: Using The Menu Bar To Programme

    Using the menu bar to programme IMPORTANT! You have to turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In channel. (See page 14 “Setting the TV”). Stop playback, then press SYSTEM MENU. The menu bar will appear across the top of the TV screen.
  • Page 22: Dvd Setup Menu Options

    DVD Setup Menu Options Using the menu bar You can continue a number of operations directly via the multiple menu bars on the TV screen without interrupting the disc playback. The exception is when you enter (SETUP MENU), after which the playback will pause.
  • Page 23: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu This DVD setup is carried out via the TV, enabling you to customise the DVD system to suit your particular requirements. In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Playback will pause. Highlight icon and press 4 to enter the setup menu.
  • Page 24: Screen Saver - Turning On/Off

    DVD Setup Menu Options Screen Saver – turning on / off The screen saver will help to prevent your TV display device from becoming damaged. Follow the steps of “Using the Setup Menu” and select : > CR SAVER TV SHAPE TV SYSTEM VIDOT OUT SCR SAVER...
  • Page 25: Night Mode - Turning On/Off

    Night mode – turning on/off When activated the night mode, the high volume outputs will be softened and low volume outputs will be brought upward to an audible level. It is useful for watching your favourite action movie without disturbing others at night. This function can also be accessed via the NIGHT button on the remote.
  • Page 26: Restricting Playback By Parental Control

    DVD Setup Menu Options Restricting playback by Parental Control Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent.
  • Page 27: Changing The Password

    Changing the password You can change the four-digit password used for Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password to play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a password. The default password is ‘1234.’ In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu.
  • Page 28: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “MW”. Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
  • Page 29: Changing Tuning Grid

    Tuner Operations Changing tuning grid (not available for all versions) In some countries, the frequency step between adjacent channels in the MW band is 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). The preset frequency step in the factory is 9 kHz. IMPORTANT! Changing the tuning grid will erase all previously stored preset radio...
  • Page 30: Sound Control

    In any active mode, press DIM to select desired brightness : HIGH, MID or LOW. Using the remote to operate ‘Philips’ television Press TV/AV. Press S / T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to select the TV’s channel.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Frequency Response 4 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz) 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz) 4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz) Digital Output SPDIF (Sony Philips digital interface) Coaxial - PCM IEC 60958 - Dolby Digital IEC 60958, IEC 61937...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
  • Page 33 Problem The DVD player does not start playback. Cannot activate some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio. There is no sound from the centre and rear speakers. Radio reception is poor. The remote control does not function properly. The display panel is dark.
  • Page 34: Glossary

    Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs.
  • Page 35 Glossary S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack. Sampling Frequency: Frequency of sampling data when analog data is converted to digital data Sampling frequency numerically represents how many time the original analogue signal is sampled per second.
  • Page 36 MRD120 Front Speaker Front Speaker (left) (right) Rear Speaker (right) Helpful Hints To obtain a better picture quality effect, you can choose to connect an extra video connection if your TV has the same input connector: A or B. Use this video...
  • Page 37: Playing A Disc

    Playing a disc STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE Make sure your DVD system and TV are connected and turned on! Press DISC on the remote control. You can also press the SOURCE button on the front panel until “DISC” appears on the display panel. Turn on the TV and select the correct Video In mode.
  • Page 38 En primer lugar conecte ... A Altavoz delantero (derecho) B Altavoz delantero (izquierdo) C Altavoz central D Cable de vídeo compuesto E Antena de cuadro MW F Antena de alambre FM G Subwoofer H Altavoz trasero (izquierdo) J Altavoz trasero (derecho) ...y después reproduzca Reproducción de un disco Asegúrese de que su sistema de DVD y su televisor estén conectados y...
  • Page 39 Primeiro, conecte ... A Caixa acústica frontal (direita) B Caixa acústica frontal (esquerda) C Caixa acústica central D Cabo de vídeo composto E Antena de quadro MW F Antena de fio FM G Subwoofer passivo H Caixa acústica traseira (esquerda) J Caixa acústica traseira (direita) ...depois divirta-se! Reprodução de um disco...

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